Jason Keller

Experience

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  University of California

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Teaching Instructor

  Media Production: Performed technical demonstrations of creative editing software such as Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver. Presented lectures on video camera, digital SLR camera, and lighting techniqueExhibition Design: Organized and directed student performance art exhibitions and video screeningsManaged group critiques of student work and met with Students for individual guidance on research, writing, portfolio, and art project development

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  Woodbury University

  Jan 2007 - now

  Professor in Research Design and Communication Design

  • Original Curriculum: Created the following custom course; Experience Design Practices, Interdisciplinary Research Studio, and Art-Based Research Methods• Leadership: Selected to serve as Interim Department Chair (2014-15) for the Interdisciplinary Students program and initiated the development of a strategic plan focused on recruitment, retention and program development. Also, elected to serve on the Enrollment Committee & Website Development Committee for the university with a focus on designing retention methodologies and materials.• Assessment: Created a department-wide assessment strategy and report for WASC accreditation• Community Integration: Selected as the Reacher-in-Residence for Impact Hub Los Angeles, an incubator for social entrepreneurs, that asked me to perform brand discovery sessions with founders and non-profit leaders to establish key performance indicators of progress. Show less

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  Los Angeles Eats Itself

  Mar 2013 - now

  Creative Director

  Los Angeles Eats Itself is an event-based series I created in 2013 that merges culinary arts, visual arts, and product design for branded content centered around Los Angeles’ city. •Concept development: Conducting research, design and merchandise development for each project and creating relevant sponsorships opportunities by creating custom products and branded content. •Media Production: Developing original promotional content and packaging for targeted outlets•Digital marketing: Development and disseminated marketing campaigns using Google data analytics and AdWords Show less

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  California State University-Los Angeles

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2020

  Arts Research Director

  • Research: Research and development for all contemporary art exhibitions• Copywriting: Creating gallery related material, copy editing exhibition catalog and serving as the primary grant writer • Partnerships: Assisted in educational outreach for arts-related curriculum along with providing lectures and educational tours for Los Angeles based students

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  Impact Hub Los Angeles

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  Researcher in Residence

  Impact Hub Los Angeles is an incubator for startups, non-profits, and creatives with 90 locations around the world. As Researcher in Residence, I helped emerging new startups and organizations developed media interventions stemming from research-based methodolgy.